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Sherri has returned to her passion of writing to indulge her own children's passions. A graphic designer, she lives in Chicago with her photographer husband, a cockapoo named Quincy, several fish, a few hermit crabs, an ever-changing array of insects in jars, toys in every corner, and two energetic and inquisitive young boys: one fascinated by bugs and magic and another obsessed with trucks and trains. She's constantly inspired -- and often exhausted! She created Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site in hopes of happier bedtimes and sweet dreams for all.
Being a writer was the second thing Sherri remembers wanting to be. At age five, she wanted to be an artist. By age nine, she had decided to become a poet. She says, “I submitted a pretty horrible poem about the Betsy Ross flag to a Highlights contest in 4th grade.” She goes on to write: "In high school, I’d leaned toward journalism, but by college I was back to art, pursuing a career in graphic design, and I currently own a small design firm. I’ve always had a love of writing, of words, and an equal pull toward visual. I think that’s ultimately why my career path lead to design, and why I have always loved picture books: at their best, a perfect blending of both pictures and words.
A couple of years ago, in the midst of hectically trying to manage the demands of being a working mom, I wrote Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site, and it was picked up by the first publisher to whom it was sent. The literary equivalent of winning the lottery, I realize. (Thank you, Mary Colgan! Thank you, Chronicle!) It’s been an unexpected and amazing journey. A blessing beyond belief, and I’m so deeply grateful."
This is Sherri's first book.
To visit Sherri Duskey Rinker's webpage and learn more, click here.
Being a writer was the second thing Sherri remembers wanting to be. At age five, she wanted to be an artist. By age nine, she had decided to become a poet. She says, “I submitted a pretty horrible poem about the Betsy Ross flag to a Highlights contest in 4th grade.” She goes on to write: "In high school, I’d leaned toward journalism, but by college I was back to art, pursuing a career in graphic design, and I currently own a small design firm. I’ve always had a love of writing, of words, and an equal pull toward visual. I think that’s ultimately why my career path lead to design, and why I have always loved picture books: at their best, a perfect blending of both pictures and words.
A couple of years ago, in the midst of hectically trying to manage the demands of being a working mom, I wrote Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site, and it was picked up by the first publisher to whom it was sent. The literary equivalent of winning the lottery, I realize. (Thank you, Mary Colgan! Thank you, Chronicle!) It’s been an unexpected and amazing journey. A blessing beyond belief, and I’m so deeply grateful."
This is Sherri's first book.
To visit Sherri Duskey Rinker's webpage and learn more, click here.
